The lowest year-over-year inflation in more than three years was recorded in July at 2.9%, as reported by the Labor Department. Consumer prices rose just 0.2% from June to July. As housing costs are expected to rise more slowly, and the job market is weakening, the Federal Reserve might consider cutting interest rates in September.
Bank Nifty crosses 56,000 to hit record high as RBI rate decision looms
The Nifty Bank index crossed the 56,000 mark for the first time on Tuesday, driven by gains in select lenders ahead of an anticipated RBI
June 3, 2025